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The AML WSC is a wearable barcode scanner built for mobile workers who need both hands free throughout their shift. Worn on the finger or the back of the hand, it delivers 1D and 2D barcode scanning over wireless Bluetooth connections, with a swappable battery and drop-resistant construction sized for full-day industrial use.
Key Features:
- Hands-free finger or back-of-hand mounting supports left- or right-hand configurations, keeping both hands available for picking, packing, or handling tasks.
- Scan range is available from 2.2 in to 19.5 in on the WSC-1600 and from 2.2 in to more than 40 ft on the WSC-2700, covering close-range and long-distance barcode reads from the same form factor.
- Wireless connectivity supports HID Keyboard, SPP, and BLE profiles with a range of up to 150 ft without obstruction, allowing workers to move freely without breaking the connection to their host device.
- A 600 mAh swappable Li-Ion battery charges in approximately 100 minutes via USB Type-C and can be exchanged without tools, minimizing downtime between shifts.
- Drop resistance to 5 ft onto concrete gives the scanner the durability to survive everyday industrial handling without requiring protective cases.
- LED, beeper, and vibration notifications confirm each successful scan through sight, sound, and touch, so workers get clear feedback even in noisy or visually busy environments.
- Operating temperature range of -10 degrees C to 50 degrees C (14 degrees F to 122 degrees F) keeps the scanner functional across a wide span of ambient conditions.
Wearable Form Factor Built Around the Worker
At 1.62 oz for the WSC-1600 and 2.08 oz for the WSC-2700, both models are light enough to wear continuously without adding meaningful fatigue to the hand or wrist. Mounting configurations support index-finger and back-of-hand placement for both left- and right-handed users, so the same hardware can be deployed across a mixed workforce without special ordering.
Scan Range Suits the Task at Hand
The WSC-1600 reads barcodes from 2.2 in to 19.5 in, covering the close-range reads typical of shelf-level picking and packing. Its optical sensor resolves at 1280 x 960 pixels. The WSC-2700 extends the working range from the same 2.2 in minimum out to more than 40 ft, with a 2688 x 1520 pixel sensor, making it suited to applications where codes appear on elevated racking or at a distance from the worker.
Wireless Connectivity and Profile Support
Both models communicate over Bluetooth using HID Keyboard, SPP, and Bluetooth Low Energy profiles. With a wireless range of up to 150 ft in unobstructed conditions, the scanner maintains its connection as workers move through large floor areas. The USB Type-C interface handles charging and can also serve as a wired connection path.
Battery Management and Charging
The 600 mAh Li-Ion battery is designed to be swapped rather than recharged in place. Charging runs at 5V and takes approximately 100 minutes to complete, so a spare battery can be ready before the depleted one has fully cycled. The swappable design means a worker can exchange batteries in the field rather than returning to a docking station.
Notifications Keep Workers in Sync
Scan confirmation is delivered through three independent channels: an LED indicator, an audible beeper, and vibration. Having all three available means the notification method can be matched to the environment — vibration where noise levels are high, audio where the hand is not in the worker's line of sight — without requiring a different device.
Physical Durability for Industrial Conditions
The WSC series is rated to withstand drops of 5 ft to concrete, which covers the height of a typical worker's waist or wrist. The operating temperature window of -10 degrees C to 50 degrees C (14 degrees F to 122 degrees F) keeps performance consistent from cold-storage environments through to warm indoor facilities.
Physical Dimensions
The WSC-1600 measures 2.55 in x 1.36 in x 1.03 in and weighs 1.62 oz. The WSC-2700 measures 2.76 in x 1.43 in x 1.12 in and weighs 2.08 oz. Both are compact enough to avoid interfering with normal hand and wrist movements during scanning tasks.